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Rockwell Collins
EPA Programs:Bringing Industry Value
National Environmental Partnership Summit 2006May 10, 2006Atlanta, GeorgiaVicki Fisher
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Rockwell Collins
72 domestic locations including 19 manufacturing, service facilities and sales and marketing
30 international locations including 4 manufacturing with the others in service or support
RCI is a $3.45 billion global company with headquarters
and manufacturing operations in the United
States and facilities located in Europe, Asia, and Australia employing
approximately 17,000 people.
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RCI is recognized as a world-class provider of aviation and information technology for the world's aircraft manufacturers, more than 400 airline customers as well as a major share of the world's military forces .
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Performance Track
Reputation enhancement was primary driver to enter the partnership
10 EPA National Environmental Performance Track facilities (71% of major facilities)
Four Rockwell Collins facilities were charter members in 2000
One of first 3 Performance Track Corporate Leaders
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Performance Track Corporate Leader Designation
New in 2005
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Internal Benefits Realized
Drives cost savings through commitments Visibility for environmental within company Creates partnerships with other parts of the
business Keeps us in touch with trends in policy and
regulation Tremendous networking with peers and
regulators - Benchmarking Incentives provided by EPA
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Landfill Reduction – Reduced the amount of material sent to the landfill by 47% from 66 tons per $100 million in sales in 2001 to 35 tons per $100 million in sales in 2005.
Hazardous Waste – Reduced the amount of hazardous waste generated by 44% from 9 tons per $100 million in sales in 2001 to 5 tons per $100 million in sales in 2005.
Air Emissions – Reduced air emissions 60% since 2000 from 96 tons to 38 tons in 2005.
Paper Usage – Eliminated 16,500 reams and saved $50,000 over 2 years
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External Benefits Positive reputation and recognition Develops partnerships/relationships Leverages emerging trends
Corporate environmental and social responsibility is now tied to corporate performance
• Investment Valuation (e.g., KLD, Innovest, Calvert, Dow Jones Sustainability Index)
• Rockwell Collins named top 100 Best Corporate Citizens by Business Ethics based on KLD research
More companies are publishing corporate responsibility reports highlighting energy, environmental, and social actions
• Internal CSR team formed
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Results Green Communities Grant Program LEEDS building project ESH link on main Rockwell Collins external
webpage Purchase of renewable energy certificates –
Green Power Partnership Supply Chain improvement initiatives
Green Suppliers Network participation Participation in CERES Facility Reporting
Project Chemical Services Provider implemented
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Rockwell Collins' Green Communities Program is designed to help fund environmental projects in the communities in which the company operates. The program also recognizes and rewards participation by Rockwell Collins employees.
Oak Savannah prairie buffer along the Upper Iowa River
Decorah, Iowa
The Ulistac Natural AreaPlanted drought-resistant plants and
provided pea gravel for the walking trail Santa Clara, California
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Rockwell Collins has joined EPA’s Green Power Partnership. As a Green Power Partner, RCI has pledged to offset the carbon emissions of a portion of its electricity consumption.
Committed to purchasing 10,000 megawatt hours of renewable energy certificates per year for at least three years. This purchase equates to a CO2 reduction of 13.8 million pounds.
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“By working with suppliers, we can reduce waste, cycle time and inventories while improving the quality of materials and services. We can achieve our goals for superior customer value, sustainable growth and global leadership.”
Preferred supplier performance expectations including environment, safety & health
Teaching suppliers lean concepts and techniques to gain continuous process improvements and measures through Lean transformation.
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Strategic Sourcing!
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Supplier Evaluation
Selection process includes environmental impact and responsiveness with preferred status
Survey being developed in 2006
Strategy to integrate with quality onsite audits
Green Suppliers Network – Rockwell Collins is participating as means to help suppliers gain efficiencies and cost savings on the E side. Compliments Lean Supply efforts!
Supplier Environmental Performance Improvement
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Rockwell Collins and our employees are involved in all aspects of community life – from educational initiatives to human service projects and community celebrations. By building solid community partnerships at all levels, we enhance the quality of life and contribute to the vitality of our communities.
World’s Largest Swan SpeciesRestoration of trumpeter swans
into the environment by providing food and an aerated pond to
nesting pair. Bellevue, Iowa facilityEnvironment, Safety & Health Fairs
Biodiversity InitiativesK-12 Partnerships
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Rockwell Collins
Working together creating the most trusted source of communication and aviation electronic solutions